2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2010 Holden Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 170 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Holden Caprice (350 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2010 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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